The highly anticipated second season of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is set to premiere on April 7, 2025, bringing back the quirky and endearing story of Reina Aharen and Raido. A new trailer and key visual have been unveiled, offering fans a glimpse into what awaits them in the upcoming season. The anime will debut on Tokyo MX on April 7 at 10:00 p.m. JST, followed by BS11 later that evening. MBS will air the show on April 8, and AT-X on April 10. It will also be available on over 15 streaming services in Japan.
What to Expect in Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is a slice-of-life romantic comedy that revolves around Reina Aharen, a girl who struggles with personal boundaries, and Raido, her quiet and analytical classmate. Season 2 will continue to explore their unique friendship as they navigate their second year of high school.
Story Continuation
The second season promises to deliver more of the humor, heartfelt moments, and the unique charm that fans loved in the first season. Expect more hilarious misunderstandings and sweet interactions between Aharen and Raido as their bond deepens. The new season is expected to delve into new plotlines and character developments, potentially offering more closure and insights into the characters’ relationships, drawing from the manga’s completed narrative arc.
New Characters
Season 2 introduces a new character, Riku Tamanaha, a socially awkward gyaru transfer student, voiced by Nao Toyama (known for her role as Rin in Laid-Back Camp). Her interactions with Aharen and Raido promise to add a new dynamic to the series. Iori Saeki will voice Henzan-sensei, a rookie teacher who dreams of being a passionate educator.
Production Team and Staff
The staff and main cast from the first season are returning to reprise their roles:
- Chief Director: Yasutaka Yamamoto (Servant × Service, Valkyria Chronicles)
- Director: Tomoe Makino (Woodpecker Detective’s Office)
- Series Composition: Takao Yoshioka (High School DxD, Horimiya)
- Character Design: Yūko Yahiro (Diabolik Lovers, Kaguya-sama: Love is War)
- Music: Satoru Kōsaki and MONACA
Other staff members include:
- Chief Animation Directors: Tomoko Iwasa, Yumiko Ishii, and Saori Yamamoto
- Art Director: Kenichi Kurata
- Color Key Artist: Chiharu Tanaka
- Compositing Director of Photography: Kazuya Iwai (Studio Shamrock)
- Special Effects: Minori Kimura (Studio Shamrock)
- Editing: Kiyomi Yamada
- Sound Director: Nobuyuki Abe
- Executive Director: Kōichirō Natsume
- Producer: Ryō Aizawa
Voice Actors
- Inori Minase as Reina Aharen
- Takuma Terashima as Raidō
- M.A.O as Mitsuki Oshiro
- Tetsuya Kakihara as Ishikawa
- Tomori Kusunoki as Hanako Sato
- Kana Hanazawa as Tobaru-sensei
- Yurie Kozakai as Miyahira-sensei
- Nao Tōyama as Riku Tamanaha
- Iori Saeki as Henzan-sensei
Music
The opening theme song for Season 2 is “Binetsuma” (微熱魔) by ZUTOMAYO, while the ending theme song is “Twilight” (トワイライト) by shallm.
Where to Watch
The first season of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is currently available for streaming on Crunchyroll and Bilibili. Crunchyroll also offers an English dub of the series. It is expected that Season 2 will also be available on these platforms.
About Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Asato Mizu. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ service from January 2017 to April 2023 and compiled into seventeen tankōbon volumes. The anime television series adaptation by Felix Film aired from April to June 2022.
Premise
The series follows the daily life of Reina Aharen, a quiet and small high school student who has trouble gauging personal space, and Raido Matsuboshi, the student who sits next to her. One day, when Raido picks up an eraser that Aharen drops, she decides that they are now best friends, leading to a series of humorous and heartwarming situations as they navigate high school life together.
Characters
- Reina Aharen: A quiet and petite girl who struggles with personal boundaries, often getting too close or too far from others.
- Raido Matsuboshi: Aharen’s classmate, who is initially perplexed by her behavior but gradually becomes her close friend. He has a vivid imagination and often misinterprets situations involving Aharen.
- Mitsuki Oshiro: Aharen’s childhood friend, who is overly protective and often spies on her from a distance.
- Ishikawa: A friend of Raido.
- Hanako Satou: A friend of Raido.
- Riku Tamanaha: A new character in Season 2, a socially awkward gyaru transfer student.
Reception and Reviews
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai has been praised for its wholesome and comedic portrayal of friendship. Critics have noted the charming dynamic between Aharen and Raido, as well as the series’ ability to deliver humor through misunderstandings and quirky situations. Some reviewers have described the anime as a “comfy show” and a “warm hug for your soul,” praising its balance of humor and heart. While the plot is relatively simple, the characters are well-developed, and the animation quality is consistent.
